NEW YORK--April 26, 2005--Wireless security solution provider Columbitech announced today the first-of-its kind certification program designed for wireless device manufacturers to include and validate advanced VPN security in their devices. Columbitech's Certification Program encompasses interoperability testing to final certification that the wireless device can support a VPN client with secure wireless communications.

The program is designed to test and certify the interoperability of wireless computing devices, laptops, handheld scanners or handheld biometric devices. The program is also designed to test and certify legacy devices with proprietary or non-standard operating systems.

The partner product, with the help of Columbitech Wireless VPN, must be able to pass quality assurance testing and also have a security guarantee. It must also be able to run a full test cycle and work in test deployment as a fully compatible and capable solution.

At the end of the 20 step rigorous testing process, the device manufacturer is eligible to sign a software license agreement and release a product branded with the Columbitech Wireless VPN solution. Several partners are currently going through this process, which takes place at Columbitech's facilities.

"This is a fantastic opportunity for device manufacturers to add secure VPN capabilities to their devices by working with only one vendor to provide the proven functionality while also offering quality assurance testing for a stamp of approval," said Asa Holmstrom, President of Columbitech. "We are glad to be taking the lead on providing wireless device manufacturers with secure VPN solutions."

About Columbitech:
Recognized as a leader in Wireless LAN and WAN security, Columbitech develops and markets software products for secure wireless access to corporate data without sacrificing performance and ease-of-use. There have been more than 4,500 server and 250,000 client licenses sold. Users include service technicians, retailers, all levels of military and government branches, and other mobile staff who require proven reliability and security for their wireless communications. The company's proven and standards-based technology is OEM licensed by leading companies, including Symbol Technologies, Hewlett Packard and Ericsson. Columbitech's solution also has FIPS 140-2 certification and is in the process of being evaluated for NIAP Common Criteria Certification. Columbitech's products are built from the ground up for the wireless world, offering end-to-end security, convenient always-on connectivity, and optimized performance. Privately-held Columbitech has offices in Stockholm, Sweden and in New York, USA. For more information, please visit www.columbitech.com.

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